Security Specialist

The Washington Post•Washington, DC

34d•$64,300 - $96,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Security Specialist for our Security Operations Center (SOC) to help us elevate our corporate security function. The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset.
Hands-on experience with surveillance techniques and technology (e.g. CCTV), as well emergency planning and response, is required.
Corporate security experience required.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
Must be able to obtain and retain First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to enforce security protocols in a polite yet assertive way.
Independent thinking and forward-looking attitude.
Knowledge of best practices in security and safety, as well as federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Military, law enforcement, or intelligence experience preferred.
Experience with badge / ID processing preferred.
Experience with Close Protection Security (CP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor building activity using Security Operations Center video and data-processing technology to identify and respond to potential security or safety concerns.
Serve as a point of contact between building security and WP security management, supporting day-to-day security operations and assigned weekday shifts.
Protect employees, contractors, vendors, and guests by coordinating security activities, monitoring access, checking credentials, and resolving incidents quickly and efficiently.
Coordinate with law enforcement, outside security firms, property management, event management, and other partners to support effective security operations and incident response.
Manage company badge and credential administration, including creating new and replacement badges and assigning appropriate access based on individual roles.
Conduct regular security rounds and surveillance of company properties to identify and address potential security or safety concerns.
Serve as a point of contact for emergencies involving security, business continuity, safety, medical events, personnel issues, or other threats, organizing and directing emergency response and supporting activities.
Analyze loss control and accident reports and conduct internal investigations in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
Identify gaps in security and safety protocols and develop policies, procedures, and required security documentation to strengthen practices and support compliance with federal and state regulations.
Partner with functions across the company to implement and enforce security procedures and maintain a coordinated approach to workplace safety.
Support security and emergency operations by transporting personnel to medical facilities, maintaining proper chain of custody of assigned documents, responding to alarms, and dispatching appropriate personnel as needed.
Maintain accurate security records by documenting shift activities and incidents and submitting required reports at the end of each shift.
Support day-to-day Security Operations Center administration, including answering phones, photocopying, filing, and monitoring and responding to emails.